PACO NEWS
NATIONAL PARALEGAL DAYOur evening with the Columbus Clippers in celebration of National Paralegal Day on August 6 was a great time! Many thanks to those who came out to celebrate and to our sponsors, Dean Boerger at Boerger Investigative Services, LLC and Dustin Eisen at Magna Legal Services for making this event possible!
EDUCATION DAY
PACO's biennial Education Day (formerly known as the BWE - Biennial Workshop and Exhibition) is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025 from 8:30AM - 4:30PM (registration begins at 8AM) at the Quest Conference Center at Polaris. We're planning an exciting day of speakers and topics that will appeal to paralegals across the board and plan to offer no less than 6 hours of CLE for the day!
Registration is open! Early Bird tickets are available through August 22, 2025.
Members: $40
Students: $10
Guests: $50
Table of Six: $250
Here's a sneak peak at what to expect for the day: Our first session of the day will be a panel discussion on various ethics and professional decorum topics. Joining us: Judge Jaiza Page – Franklin County Court of Common Pleas; Judge Jeffrey Mackey – Franklin County Probate Court; and Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers – US District Court, Southern District of Ohio.
We will be applying for CLE approval through both the NFPA and OSBA - this is a fantastic way to get your CLE credits completed for those of you who need to submit biennial reports to the OSBA or NFPA for your certifications or those who are planning to sit for a certification exam next year (plan ahead!). We can't wait to see you there!
PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES WITH LASCO
The Legal Aid Society of Southeast and Central Ohio is holding the following pro bono event:
Wills Clinic - Wednesday, September 24, 2025 4-8PM Linden Community Center, 1350 Briarwood Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211. To register: https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/myw1x9n0yjb51r/
Asylum Clinic - Thursday, September 11, 2025 AM Shift 9AM-1PM and PM Shift 1-5PM - Vineyard Community Center, 6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, OH 43081. To register or for additional information: https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/mq5q1bh0o5nipi/
Driver's License Clinic - Thursday, September 18, 2025. Additional details coming soon.
In addition, LASCO is holding the following CLE:
Wednesday, 8/20/25 from 12-1:30PM: Helping Low-Income Lawful Permanent Residents Apply for Citizenship. This CLE will cover the basics for a volunteer attorney to help a low income lawful permanent resident apply for naturalization. A background in immigration law is not necessary. Representation is limited to assisting with pro se applications, fee waivers, and possible medical waivers. For registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqCw3VJjTQSGt97Wxv27LA#/registration
Tuesday, 11/18/25 from 9AM-12PM: Preparing Wills, Advance Directives and Transfer on Death Affidavits for Pro Bono Clients. This CLE is being offered in partnership with the CBA. Registration information is not yet available.